The Peru Gazette

Scenes from the Sunday, July 19, 2015 International Peruvian Festival. Activities included playing of the U.S. and Peru National Anthems and an exchange of gifts at the Peru Town Hall. At the St. Augustine’s Parish Center talented Peruvian young people entertained and several cooks served 18 delicious Peruvian foods. Click here to view more Peru […]

By John T. Ryan The July 13, 2015, Peru Town Board meeting started in a typical fashion. Peru’s Adirondack Anglers told the Board about the formation of their group and their recent fishing success. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and Water/Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons were in their usual seats in the front row. Little did anyone […]

Dear Editor  I am writing to urge the elected officials in the Northern New York area to support the Museum Education Act (MEA) introduced by Senator Betty Little (Senate Bill 5001) and Assemblymember Mathew Titone (Assembly Bill 8199).  New York State has more museums, historical societies, zoos, botanical gardens and aquariums than any other state, […]

By John T. Ryan Watching horseback riding  in the movies or on television gives the impression that a rider just sits on the horse’s back, moves the reins and goes along for the ride. In fact, horseback riding is a sport that has standards and rules. It develops a rider’s balance, flexibility, agility and overall […]

Source: Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival | Calendar of Events | Plattsburgh, NY

Peru Central’s Board of Education launches its reorganizational meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.  At approximately 6:15 PM, it will continue on with its regular monthly meeting.  An executive session associated with particular personnel matters will […]

Regular Mtg Agenda 13Jul15

Washington, D.C – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the force structure cuts from Fort Drum and the Army’s 10th Mountain Division due to sequester: “This is incredible news for Fort Drum and our entire North Country community,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum is a critical installation for our community, our state […]

The Town of Peru, New York is privileged and honored to have government representatives from the Republic of Peru, South America visiting Peru, New York. This historic, 2nd annual festive Celebration will occur on Sunday July 19th, 2015.  This is arranged and coordinated by the Town of Peru Supervisor, Mr. Peter Glushko and Mr. Rodolfo […]

The July 20-21, 2015 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training and Farm Food Safety Plan Writing Workshop in Peru, NY, is among the first training opportunities in the U.S. to provide farmers with the new federal certificate that is expected to be required as part of the new Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule expected […]

The Peru Community Church is even more beautiful thanks the shrubs and perennials planted this morning by church members Evelyn and Joe Rinella (L&R) and Nicki LaPlante (Center)

What: A public meeting of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council. Who: All individuals, businesses, organizations, labor and education representatives from the North Country are welcome to attend this open meeting. Where: Lake Placid Conference Center Lussi Ballroom, Second Floor 2634 Main Street Lake Placid, New York 12946 When: Thursday, July 9, 2015 at […]

Jim Neyenhouse was kind enough to provide the Peru Gazette with photos of the July 4th Mayor’s Parade and fireworks in the City of Plattsburgh. Thank you Jim! The Peru Gazette congratulates Jim on the occasion of his retirement as a Peru Central School Physical Education teacher. We know his students loved his classes and that […]

This is the final version of the text. Some phrases are different in the first drafts. These are indicated as a link to the first draft. There you can read the original wording. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them […]

A Talk by Steven Engelhart, Executive Director, Adirondack Architectural Heritage Thursday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. Chazy, New York – The Alice T. Miner Museum is pleased to announce a talk by Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) on Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. “Historic Preservation: What’s It All About?” provides a […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to present its annual Jumpin’ in July concert series. The concerts, which will take place on The Strand Center for the Arts’ front lawn at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in downtown Plattsburgh, are free to the public and feature a variety of talented musicians and […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce its annual Summer Members Show on view in the Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street from July 3rd to July 31st, 2015. The Summer Members Opening Reception will take place Friday July 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and is open to […]

The New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) named a new Superintendent of the Clinton Correctional Facility and enhanced interim security protocols at the prison. Source: New Superintendent, Security Protocols Announced At Clinton Correctional Facility – myChamplainValley.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the ranking of Plattsburgh among the “Top Ten Best Towns in New York to Live for Millennials”. The ranking comes from niche.com, a website designed to explore and compare places, schools and colleges. Towns are defined as communities with under 100,000 population, with Plattsburgh ranked #7 statewide.

Quebec-Based Company Opens In Upstate New York And Creates 24 New Jobs  Empire State Development today announces the grand opening of Northstar, LLC’s multi-use facility, as they welcome their first tenant, Quebec-based Plastitel Products, Inc. The former Pfizer property closed in 2009 and local investment firm Northstar LLC purchased the R&D building in 2013 from […]

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM, JUNE 28 THROUGH AUGUST 23  JUNE 28 – LARRY LEE EBERE – CLASSIC COUNTRY, COUNTRY ROCK, NEW COUNTRY   JULY 5 – THE BACKROADS BAND – NEW & CLASSIC COUNTRY, 60’S & 70’S ROCK   JULY 12 –  FROZEN SUNSHINE […]

Assistant Commissioner for Correctional Facilities James O’Gorman filling Superintendent Steve Racette’s position as new administrative team takes over this week. Source: 12 Clinton Correctional employees suspended, including superintendent – Press-Republican: Prison Escape

By John T. Ryan Former Clinton County Legislator James Langley is reentering the political arena as a Republican candidate for the Peru Town Council in this November’s election. Langley, who chaired the county legislature for several years, commented, “I may be termed out as a county legislator, but I still have a lot to offer […]

By John T. Ryan Continuing his effort to move Peru Town Court to the Town Hall’s lower level Counselor Kregg Bruno employed a less strident approach at the June 22, 2015 Town Board meeting. Addressing Town Historian Ron Allen, Bruno stated, “The location of the judges’ chambers all rely on you, sir… you don’t have […]